New York
Discover Williamsburg: Brooklyn's cool & creative neighborhood
Neighborhood Discoveries • 3 hours
4.8
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Discover Williamsburg: Brooklyn's cool & creative neighborhood
From street art, thrift stores, and craft breweries, you'll soak up the creativity of this artistic community and see beyond the hype of hipsters
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Enjoy 3 hours with your host in one of New York's trendiest neighborhoods, Williamsburg
- Visit small art galleries, spot the incredible street art and soak up the creative vibes
- Immerse yourself in the unique and independent Williamsburg atmosphere - cafes and shops are independent, local and bursting with creative energy
- Browse vintage stores, cool boutiques, vinyl record stores, artists’ studios and even a flea market
- Relax on a rooftop or barge with the view of the Manhattan Skyline, drink in hand - like a local, or check out one of the neighborhood's re-generated craft brewery scene as you stop by a hip microbrewery
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
A private and personalized experience
3 hours with your host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
You’ll join one of our local NY hosts for a jaunt around Williamsburg, a neighborhood that its locals like to think is the trendiest in the city, and we probably wouldn’t disagree with them.
Roam around this hip(ster) spot, seeing what there is to see, eating what there is to eat, and shopping what there is to shop. Head’s up; there’s a lot of all of the above.
Spot vivid street art, sift through thrift stores, pop into impossibly cool boutiques, muse over contemporary art in a small gallery, peruse the local flea market, or kick it on a barge overlooking the Manhattan skyline.
There are innovative craft breweries to be visited, trendy coffee shops to stop by, and fusion restaurants to check out. But despite the hype, we have to say that Williamsburg has earned its artistic credentials.
With your host sharing tales and pointing out secret spots, you’ll experience the warm community spirit, soak up the creativity and see that there’s more to Williamsburg than hipsters riding around on bikes they claim to have built themselves.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
Real Stories, Real Connections
See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience
William
Apr 2025
Our tour guide, Olga, took us on a fun, well-paced, historical and scenic tour of Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo neighborhoods. So much to see! Olga was knowledgeable, friendly and culturally aware of what makes Brooklyn so special. We highly recommend her to other looking to explore Brooklyn. I want to book a return trip to spend more time in Brooklyn.
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Elisabeth
Dec 2024
Ed was very communicative from the beginning, trying to customize our tour even though we did not really know what we wanted to see. He met us at Grand Central and guided us on the subway and he did a great job leading us through and included a stop at a great bakery in Williamsburg. He also made sure that we got back to where we needed to be. My husband and I really enjoyed our afternoon and felt that we were meeting with an old friend. Would definitely recommend Ed as a guide, as a native New Yorker, you can tell really loves his city!! Thanks Ed
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Linda
Jan 2024
Fantastic day spent with wonderful Mei touring Brooklyn
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Noemi
Oct 2021
Awesome tour. Mei our host was very good and an excellent company She walked us around Brooklyn and we took the ferry too!!! Wonderful experience
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Sophie
Mar 2020
Kamilla was a wonderful host. She has shown us the wonderful world off the beaten track, real areas where people live and work. The tour of Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Williamsburg was a real treat! Thank you, Kamilla!
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Phillip
Dec 2018
Our host was great and very friendly.
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